Taylor's Sarasota Guidebook

Taylor
Taylor's Sarasota Guidebook

Sightseeing

Cá d’Zan (John Ringling’s winter home), the circus museum, and an art museum are excellent and worth a visit. Reservations recommended for the on-site restaurant.
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Художественный музей Джона и Мейбл Ринглинг
5401 Bay Shore Rd
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Cá d’Zan (John Ringling’s winter home), the circus museum, and an art museum are excellent and worth a visit. Reservations recommended for the on-site restaurant.
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Ботанические сады Мари Селби
1534 Mound St
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Художественный музей Сарасоты
1001 S Tamiami Trail
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
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Beaches

Lido Beach, the closest Gulf of Mexico beach to the Casita (11 min drive), has white sandy beaches, concessions with food and drinks, lifeguards, a pool, and live music (during peak hours). Lido Beach is within walking distance of St. Armand’s Circle, great for dining, shopping and ice cream.
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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Lido Beach, the closest Gulf of Mexico beach to the Casita (11 min drive), has white sandy beaches, concessions with food and drinks, lifeguards, a pool, and live music (during peak hours). Lido Beach is within walking distance of St. Armand’s Circle, great for dining, shopping and ice cream.
My favorite local beach. The southernmost point of Lido Key is where the Big Sarasota Pass, the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay converge. Just south, you can see Siesta Key and west: downtown Sarasota. This beach is a 15 min drive from the Casita. Has parking and restrooms but no concessions.
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South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
Benjamin Franklin Drive
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My favorite local beach. The southernmost point of Lido Key is where the Big Sarasota Pass, the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay converge. Just south, you can see Siesta Key and west: downtown Sarasota. This beach is a 15 min drive from the Casita. Has parking and restrooms but no concessions.
Check out Siesta Village and Siesta Main Beach. If Main Beach is too busy, you can drive further south to Crescent Beach.
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Пляж Сиеста
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Check out Siesta Village and Siesta Main Beach. If Main Beach is too busy, you can drive further south to Crescent Beach.
The southernmost beach on charming Anna Maria Island.
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Bradenton Beach
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The southernmost beach on charming Anna Maria Island.

Activities

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Cponies Beach Horseback Rides
8400 Manatee Ave W
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Sunset cruises and dolphin cruises. Embark from Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.
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LeBarge Tropical Cruises
2 Marina Plaza
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Sunset cruises and dolphin cruises. Embark from Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.
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Sarasota Boat Rental
2 Marina Plaza
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Dog-friendly brewery with a creative array of local drafts served from a rustic bar. Enjoy BBQ, live music and beer in their expansive shaded outdoor seating area with fire pit.
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Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen Rd
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Dog-friendly brewery with a creative array of local drafts served from a rustic bar. Enjoy BBQ, live music and beer in their expansive shaded outdoor seating area with fire pit.
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Cruisin' Tikis Sarasota
920 Gulf Gate Dr
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Yoga on Lido at Sunset
232 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Lively and fun for all ages, this starts about an hour before sunset on Sundays at Siesta Key Main Beach.
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Siesta Key Drum Circle
948 Beach Rd
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Lively and fun for all ages, this starts about an hour before sunset on Sundays at Siesta Key Main Beach.
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Винокуренный завод Siesta Key Rum
2212 Industrial Blvd
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Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower
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Государственный парк Оскара Шерера
Oscar Scherer State Park
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Food scene

Famous and historic Spanish restaurant on St. Armand’s Circle. Food & Wine Magazine named their Cuban sandwich the “Best Sandwich in Florida.”
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Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands Cir
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Famous and historic Spanish restaurant on St. Armand’s Circle. Food & Wine Magazine named their Cuban sandwich the “Best Sandwich in Florida.”
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
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Excellent French restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods
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C'est La Vie
1553 Main St
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Excellent French restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods
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Caragiulo's Italian American
69 S Palm Ave
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Brick's Smoked Meats
1528 State St
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El Melvin Cocina Mexicana
1355 Main St
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
6906 14th St W
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Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami Trail
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$5 burgers on Mondays. Voted Sarasota’s best burger.
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Patricks 1481
1481 Main St
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$5 burgers on Mondays. Voted Sarasota’s best burger.
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Main Bar Sandwich Shop
1944 Main St
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North Longboat Key
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Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr
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North Longboat Key
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Baker & Wife
2157 Siesta Dr
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Greek restaurant on St. Armand’s Circle.
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the Presidents
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Greek restaurant on St. Armand’s Circle.
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Speaks Clam Bar - Seafood - St Armands
29 N Boulevard of the Presidents
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Veronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey Ave
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‘One of the most acclaimed chefs in the region, owner Steve Phelps earned a James Beard Foundation nomination for Best Chef, South, in 2014 and 2015, and was featured on CBS This Morning, where he discussed his use of ingredients native to the area.’ [Sarasota Herald Tribune]
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links Ave
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‘One of the most acclaimed chefs in the region, owner Steve Phelps earned a James Beard Foundation nomination for Best Chef, South, in 2014 and 2015, and was featured on CBS This Morning, where he discussed his use of ingredients native to the area.’ [Sarasota Herald Tribune]

Live music

Florida’s oldest tiki bar. Live music Friday and Saturday nights and drag bingo Sundays at 7:30. One mile north of the Casita.
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Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge
4675 N Tamiami Trail
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Florida’s oldest tiki bar. Live music Friday and Saturday nights and drag bingo Sundays at 7:30. One mile north of the Casita.
Good food and drinks, reasonably priced and close to the Casita (0.5 miles south).
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Wicked Cantina Sarasota
1603 N Tamiami Trail
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Good food and drinks, reasonably priced and close to the Casita (0.5 miles south).
On Main St in downtown Sarasota. Great live music, craft cocktails and many beer options.
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Cask and Ale
1548 Main Street
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On Main St in downtown Sarasota. Great live music, craft cocktails and many beer options.
O’Leary’s is located at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park and offers views of the bay and city.
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Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Dr
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O’Leary’s is located at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park and offers views of the bay and city.
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The Gator Club
1490 Main St
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Waterfront dining

One of Sarasota’s primary meeting points for visitors and locals.
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marina jacks
2 Marina Plaza
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One of Sarasota’s primary meeting points for visitors and locals.
A Longboat Key classic with great seafood, nice atmosphere and lovely views of the Bay.
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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr
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A Longboat Key classic with great seafood, nice atmosphere and lovely views of the Bay.
While enjoying the gorgeous view from North Longboat Key, you may spot a dolphin or two.
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Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway St
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While enjoying the gorgeous view from North Longboat Key, you may spot a dolphin or two.
If you want to dine with your toes practically in the sand, this Anna Maria Island destination may be worth the 30+ minute drive from the casita.
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The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Dr N
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If you want to dine with your toes practically in the sand, this Anna Maria Island destination may be worth the 30+ minute drive from the casita.

Dog friendly

A short walk from the casita and a great place to walk your dog and enjoy the view of Sarasota Bay.
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Indian Beach Park
2703 Bay Shore Rd
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A short walk from the casita and a great place to walk your dog and enjoy the view of Sarasota Bay.
Every Saturday from 7am to 1pm
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Фермерский рынок Сарасоты
North Lemon Avenue
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Every Saturday from 7am to 1pm
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Sapphire Shores Park
5015 Sun Cir
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Парк Ken Thompson Park
1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Award-winning brewery with indoor and outdoor seating, live music, various food options, Sunday brunch, events and very dog-friendly inside and out. Local and imported beers as well as a full bar with liquor and wine. Located in Bradenton about 20 minutes drive north of the casita.
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Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th St W
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Award-winning brewery with indoor and outdoor seating, live music, various food options, Sunday brunch, events and very dog-friendly inside and out. Local and imported beers as well as a full bar with liquor and wine. Located in Bradenton about 20 minutes drive north of the casita.